Today I want to thank you! Why? Just 14 days ago you wanted to learn how you could create a Disney magical moment for someone special in our “Celebrate 14 Days of Love” series. And now, 14 days later you know some of the secrets. So in appreciation for joining me each day, how ‘bout I provide one last “magical moment” idea for you. Over the past several days, someone’s come to your mind while reading these tips. I saw you smiling and nodding your head … there’s someone very special to you. So, to help, I created this e-card, featuring our new “Frozen in Time” bouquet, so you could share it with them. Whether its expressing your appreciation, affection or admiration, let them know … they’re worth melting for!

It’s Friday the 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, and take a look at our banner below! What happened?! It looks like today has been taken over as “Villaintines Day?!.” I get a dreadful feeling that if I don’t share ideas about expressing your “Villain side,” there could be trouble! So for all our Villain’s at heart, it looks like this post is for you. And if you took the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz and your loved one wants to be “the fairest of them all”, or would rather bring out the “beast” in those around them then this is for you too!

Oh, how villains just loathe the thought of love during this time of year! In fact, just this morning I overheard “someone” talking under their breath about how they despise all those “goodie-goodies” giving lovey-dovey tokens of affection. “It’s all about indulging in the pleasures of life,” they said. “After all, who has time for relationships when one can take time for themselves, enjoying life to its fullest!”

So, for those looking to create a Disney villain “sanctuary” after a full day in the park, take heed.

At Walt Disney World Resort, start with a dramatic gift for the queen in your life with Roses to Die For. This arrangement is the perfect haunting mix of dark roses, twisted willow and spooky spider webs. Add to the malevolent ambiance with a surprise that lets you toast to a happily “evil” after with A Disney Villains Indulgence. Now you can indulge in your villainous side by sipping sparkling berry juice in exclusive black goblets while enjoying delectable chocolate truffles in exquisite flavors representing the essence of our wicked women. The magic continues with a one-of-a-kind keepsake: an exclusive matted illustration by Disney artist Charles Wissig, featuring our evil ladies and their esteemed signatures.

For those who’ve tuned in to learn the voting results from yesterday’s post, we have the outcome. We asked you to vote for your favorite Valentines gifting idea and you have spoken. The winner of the best Valentines magical moment is The Valentine’s Collection. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or another special occasion, you have ideas to create a special Disney moment for a loved one.

Speaking of winning magical moments, let’s talk about some winning fairy tale proposal ideas! If your love is a Princess at heart or Disney enthusiast, then getting engaged at the place where dreams come true is the ultimate proposal location. But, who do you contact and what are your options?

So, back to you, our favorite topic! Proposing is a big event in your life, and we’ve learned you’re looking for charming ideas at special locations like a romantic Disney restaurant or the Cinderella Castle right before the fireworks. Your ultimate goal? To create the most enchanting proposal and celebration experience your loved one will talk about for years to come.

Be our guest and make reservations at a romantic Disney dining location to set the stage for your proposal with Crown Her a Princess.

Offer a “Once Upon a Time” proposal at a carriage ride, dining location or even in the privacy and comfort of your resort room.

The possibilities are endless really, simply because we can deliver your proposal surprise to Disney dining locations, excursions and resort rooms. The ideas called out above though help to provide you with established experiences.

So here’s what to do:

Take a look at the four proposal ideas on our engagement/proposal page and select the location and gifting experience you like best. Next, make reservations with that location. For example, for Disney dining reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE. For carriage ride reservations, call 407-WDW-PLAY. Our Dream Makers arrange for delivery of your gift and celebration, but can’t book your dining or excursion reservations at this time.

Take time to review your options so you feel comfortable with next steps. You can order online, yet, we also understand this is a big event and you may want to speak with a Dream Maker to walk you through the process, that’s totally fine! After the proposal, your gift will become a keepsake to remember, one they’ll be able to share for years to come. Only at Disney can you receive a “glass slipper” and be proclaimed a Princess by your Prince Charming.

And speaking of creating a moment to remember, you have to watch this video featuring a real life proposal here at Walt Disney World. Jake, did such a good job convincing his sweetheart, Maria, that this was just a photo shoot, that when he actually proposed using the Wishing Rose and bracelet proposal idea, she said yes! Take a look!

And while we’re talking about surprises, tomorrow is Friday the 13th. I have this dreadful feeling something villainous is stirring. This is not good! #Disney14DaysofLove

Then this post is for you. As part of our 14 Days of Love series, today I’ll be sharing how you can create a Disney magical moment for your loved one while at Disney Parks. If you’re celebrating at home, some of the ideas I’ll be sharing can be modulated a bit using a little creativity and local resources. But, if you’re wondering what this series is all about, check out the Discover your Disney Side quiz to learn more.

The easiest way to create a Disney magical moment for your loved one is to tie-in their favorite Disney story or character with your gift, card message and delivery location. Below are some ideas featuring a variety of Disney-themed rose bouquets and gifts for couples, dads and families. But again, for our friends at home, you can modulate these ideas with the help of your local florist and embellishments they may have for traditional gifts.

Now here’s your chance to share input. Would you vote to let us know which magical moment you like best? In tomorrow’s post I’ll share the results as well as some new “engaging” ideas I’d like to “propose.” In fact, you’ll want to stay tuned to watch a real-life fairy tale proposal that took the bride-to-be by surprise, so much so that she said no! You’ll have to see what happened! #Disney14DaysofLove

“Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear…” well, you know the rest. We all know this song as the anthem to a very special day! A day filled with laughter, love and celebration. But can you imagine celebrating your special day at the place where dreams come true? For those of you who’d love a birthday celebration at Walt Disney World or the Disneyland Resort, you’re going to love this! And according to the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz, if your loved one is fun, enthusiastic, sweet, kind, loyal or your best pal, then read on because this post is also for you! If you’re just joining us and wondering what the excitement is all about, check out our introduction post to this year’s Disney 14 Days of Love and take the quiz!

One of the most popular requests we receive from guests is, “Can Mickey come to our resort room to wish my child a Happy Birthday?” So our creative team took on the challenge and designed a birthday celebration experience that felt just as if Mickey and the gang came to your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room! Imagine this: you just celebrated your child’s birthday with a full day in the parks. As you return to your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room, you notice a “Happy Birthday” banner hanging on your door. When you open the door, you see that your resort room is filled with surprises left by Mickey and the rest of the Fab 5, all in celebration of your child’s birthday! Imagine the jaw-dropping memory you’ll create.

With Mickey and Pals Big Birthday Wish at Walt Disney World and Mickey and Friends Birthday Bash at the Disneyland Resort, every member of the Disney Fab 5 brought goodies and surprises to create a one-of-a-kind surprise in celebration of their special birthday! Mickey Mouse made sure to bring essential birthday party items including birthday ears and balloons. And in true Minnie fashion, that sweet mouse brought a delicious candy cake. Goofy, Donald and Pluto also brought along surprises for the celebration, including a few “goofy” gags, “quacky” surprises and “doggy” keepsakes.

And, you can also customize these experiences as well as personalize them. For example, you can add on additional birthday ears for the rest of the family as well as have them embroidered. After you enjoy it here, take it with you and use it year after year for birthday celebrations at home.

And speaking of surprises, I have a secret to share. Our creative team has begun re-imagining this grand celebration to bring an all new, over-the-top experience right to your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room. In the spirit of Disney 14 Days of Love, I’m giving you an exclusive look at some of our concept art for this brand new experience! The picture below represents possible art for five new bins for the new birthday surprise. What do you think?

Each collapsible bin will feature goodies and surprises from each character, all in celebration of your big day! It’s slated to launch on both coasts fall of 2015. And, there’s more in store! So, stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog and DisneyFloralandgifts.com at Disney World and DisneyFloralandGifts.com for Disneyland. And be sure to join me tomorrow for day eleven of Disney 14 Days of Love, where I’ll be sharing romantic ideas for expressing your affection on Valentine’s Day.

So now that you’ve seen some of the concept art for the brand new birthday celebration, what do you think? We want your feedback! Share which bin is your favorite and tell us what else you’d like to see in your birthday surprise by commenting below or using #Disney14DaysofLove. See you tomorrow!

Today, you’re in for a real “treat”. In day 9 of our 14 Days of Love series, I’m announcing something “fresh” and new that should make quite a few wishes come true. Because you kept asking, we listened. How could Disney say no to you, right?!

And, for those following us in our series who have loved ones with character traits that make others feel so very special, this post is for you. Here’s an idea to create a magical moment just for them. If you’re just joining us and wondering what the excitement is all about, check out last Sunday’s post to take the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz to learn more.

In the past, you’ve asked if Disney Floral & Gifts could deliver a fresh cake to your resort. Until today, we only offered a variety of candy cakes. But today, that changes! So, if you’re coming to Walt Disney World and celebrating a birthday or special occasion you can now select from three fresh cake surprises that includes two cake flavors for each.

Mickey’s Grand Birthday Party. And, even though this image below only shows one very large singing balloon … this gifting experience comes with a very very large bundle of balloons too. In fact, there were so many we couldn’t fit them in the image below.

Let’s talk about these decadent fresh cakes for a moment. Yum! These 6”, two-tiered round cakes serve about 4-6 people depending on the size of the slice. You have two flavors to choose from in all three offerings, either chocolate or vanilla. Along with the piping at the bottom and top of the cake, there are two adorable Mickey and Minnie chocolate ears on top. And what’s written on the top? It says, “Celebrate!” So, for those celebrating other occasions such as an anniversary, cheerleading competition or marathon of sorts, you can choose the Mickey’s Celebration Cake and embellish the gift with additional personalized keepsakes to really “sing” to their special moment here at Disney World.

Like I said earlier, these gifting experiences can be delivered to all Walt Disney World resorts. Once created, we will take your surprise to the resort and the resort will take it up to your room, after you’re checked in of course.

So, here’s one more “magical” idea to add to make this cake experience a jaw dropping moment for the little ones. Take a look at our 4’ Mickey’s In The House air walking balloon. Imagine bringing the little ones in your room to see your choice of cake celebration and this over the top Mickey? It could appear just as if he came to the party! Because he’s an air walker…he’ll move around the room all on his own too. And if you’d like to take him home with you, simply insert a straw into the balloon and let out the helium. Then you can have him re-inflated once at home. Clearly there are ideas here … lol.

To get started, just click on to any of the links above and you can begin creating your surprise. So, while you’re busy “imagineer-ing” your birthday surprise, I’m preparing to share even bigger birthday news tomorrow. So stay tuned! #Disney14DaysOfLove.

Well my friends, we’ve made it half way through Disney 14 Days of Love! Welcome to day eight, where you’ll be “wagging your tail” for this do-it-yourself idea. If your pal’s character traits are loyal, someone who loves unconditionally and is known as everyone’s best friend, this post is for you! If you’re just joining us in this celebration and wondering what the excitement is all about, check out Sunday’s post to take the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz and learn more.

In the spirit of Disney 14 Days Love, I wanted to share some fun ideas that you and your loved ones can experience at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Resort and especially right at home! Disney is known for magical moments because we create the unexpected, so think how wonderful your family, friends or a special someone would feel if you surprised them! They are use to giving to others, so how ‘bout creating a moment that takes them by surprise?

Today I’m excited to let you in on magical tip: here’s the secret to how we create one of our sweet gifts. Recently, Disney Floral & Gifts launched Mickey’s Happy Surprise Cake at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort, a fun twist on the traditional birthday cake. This is the perfect gift to show you how it’s made, and offer you the opportunity to make your own “do-it-yourself” cake at home! Because, after all, who wouldn’t want a cake made of candy?

Now that looks fun to make! And more importantly, it looks scrumptious! So let’s create a sweet expression of your affection with a Disney “DIY” candy cake. Follow these six simple steps to create your own Disney magical moment right at home.

Supplies

10 of your favorite chocolate or candy bars

Sizzle, confetti or anything you’d like for the “filling” of your cake

Tape

Ribbon

You choice of a cake topper. Lollipops, candy, a hat or even a Disney plush would look great on top of your cake!

Apply tape, or any adhesive you have at home, to the candy bars as shown.

Attach the candy bars to form the cake.

Stuff the center of the cake with your sizzle, confetti, extra treats or any other fillings you can
dream of. Next, tie the ribbon around the outside of the candy bars as shown.

Finally, top your cake with anything you’d like! Use lollipops, candy, a hat or even a Disney plush. The possibilities are endless!

See, it’s that easy! Think of how special your loved one will feel when you present them with your homemade creation. Throughout Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort, magical moments like this are created daily. Knowing these secrets, now you can create a Disney magical moment for someone special. And speaking of cakes, make sure to join us tomorrow for day nine, when I’ll be revealing new “sweet” offerings that you’ve been asking for!

So now that I’ve shared a secret to creating a surprise at home…would you share your DIY candy cake photos with us? Then tell us how this experience has impacted you and your loved one. Remember to use #Disney14DaysofLove! See you tomorrow!

Welcome back! Today, I’m feeling a chill in the air and the desire to “let it go”. So, for all our “Frozen” fans, you’re going to love what I have to share in this post. If your loved one is poised, creative, lovable, fun, caring – in other words “Frozen” inspired – then you’ll be tickled to hear about the new personalized experiences we’ve created. If you’re just joining us and wondering what the excitement is all about, check out Sunday’s post to take the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz to learn more.

So here’s the scoop! I have a secret to share and you’re the first to know. I’m so glad you’re here because our creative team at Disney Floral & Gifts has been creating a special surprise just for you and in time for Olaf’s favorite time of year, and what is that? Together now…SUMMER! Coming soon (in spring 2015), you can experience your very own wintery celebration in the comfort of your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room! So step through the door to experience two brand new “Frozen” surprises!

First, Olaf’s Warm Welcome Celebration! That’s right; inside your resort room, Olaf left you a heart-warming surprise for the whole family with a new experience, “Olaf’s Warm Welcome.” Once inside you’ll see a large Olaf plush, Olaf vision glasses to see the parks through his eyes, and surprises from the snowman himself! And if you really want to “let it go,” you’ll love our second experience, “Anna and Elsa’s Warm Welcome.” It will feel just as if our royal sisters visited your resort room, transforming it into Frozen fun from Arendale! If that isn’t enough, you can even personalize these celebrations with embroidery to transform the surprises into Frozen keepsakes.

And, you’ll be able to customize these experiences by adding on additional merchandise that’s part of the package. For example, if the package comes with one Olaf plush, you can add additional plush for other members of the family and so on.

We took the surprise one step further, creating A Disney Frozen Memory-Child and A Disney Frozen Memory-Adult. These exclusive gifts feature bracelets made of ice-inspired Swarovski crystals and sterling silver accents, complete with a rose and heartwarming note for your loved one so their favorite story becomes even more personal. Both are available separately now or as an add-on to your Frozen In-Room Celebrations in the spring. So here’s your chance to shake off the winter blues and pack your bags, because both In-Room Celebrations will be available for sale at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort in April with delivery to your Disney resort room to start soon after.

Do you want to be one of the first to know when they go live? Just contact a Dream Maker through email and once the official launch date is set, we will send you a note with the exciting news.

Can you already hear the reaction of your kids when they discover this waiting for them in their resort room? And most likely there will be singing again, right?

And speaking of more surprise moments you can create for those you care about … you have to come back to the blog tomorrow where I’ll be sharing a Disney DIY project that you can make right at home so you can be “Disney” for someone else. It’s a “sweet” surprise that includes a clever design secret.

Welcome to day six of Disney’s 14 Days of Love! So far, I’ve shared ways you can create personalized magical moments for friends and loved ones while visiting Disney Parks or even right at home. Today, I’m going to reveal new personalized experiences to welcome you and your family to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. If your loved one is fun, enthusiastic, a leader, likes to be the “big cheese” and goes out of their way to make everyone feel special, then this post is for you. Are you “all ears?” If you’re just joining us and wondering what the excitement is all about, check out Sunday’s post to take the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz and learn more.

One of the most common questions guests ask us is, “Can Mickey and Minnie come to our room to welcome us to Disney?” Well, you spoke, we listened! We’ve created four new welcoming experiences (yes four!) to make it feel just as if they’ve set up a personalized VIP surprise for you and your family in the comfort of your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room. Announcing yet another idea to create a magical moment for the “big cheese(s)” in your life.

What’s the experience look like? Imagine this: it’s the second day of your visit and you’re on your way back to your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort hotel room after an exciting day in the parks. As you approach the door, the first thing you see is a door banner with your family’s name on it.

What? You look closer and notice the banner is a door window complete with mail slot. Once you open the door you see a magical surprise waiting just for you, including mail full of “character” from Mickey and friends. Oh my stars. Mickey and Minnie visited your room, and left personalized treats and surprises to welcome you to their home! What could be better than a surprise welcome from Minnie Mouse and the “big cheese” himself?

The best part about these brand new experiences is that they were created based on your feedback and with your visit in mind! How so? You have the opportunity to customize and personalize your experience for anyone and any occasion. For example, are you visiting during a birthday celebration? Great! Add on birthday keepsakes, treats or surprises from our huge assortment of enhancements. The ideas are endless really.

You’ve also told us that you want a celebration for grown-ups. Well now you can experience our Mickey’s Magical Welcome and Minnie’s Grand Magical Welcome celebration exclusively for the child at heart! No matter who you’re with or the occasion, you have the opportunity to make this experience special and unique to celebrate a variety of occasions. How’s that for creating the ultimate, magical memory?

Speaking of the ultimate magical memory, now that you’ve heard about our new welcome celebrations, it’s your turn. If you were to enhance this experience for your family, how would you make it even bigger? Tell us what you’d add on to this experience to create the most magical memory for your family by commenting below or using #Disney14DaysofLove. Who knows? The creative team at Disney Floral & Gifts may just like your idea.

And you won’t want to miss tomorrow’s post when I’ll be revealing two more brand new experiences to create a warm welcome from Olaf as well as Anna and Elsa. Until then, I’ll “let it go”!

Welcome back to Disney 14 Days of Love! Oh boy do I have something special for you. If your loved one’s character traits are fun, sweet, creative and caring, then this post is for you, pal. Are you “all ears” to learn more? If you’re just joining us and wondering what the excitement is all about, check out Sunday’s post to take the “Discover Your Disney Side” quiz and learn more.

Throughout the year, you ask for new creative gifts, from welcome and birthday surprises to glowing eyed pumpkins and stockings at Christmas. With so many great options to choose from when creating our magical offerings, Disney Floral & Gifts has turned the tables and put the magic in your hands. You spoke and we listened. How would you like to “imagineer” a creative gift for your special someone with our Custom Gift Builder, exclusively at the Walt Disney World Resort. Choose from a large selection of toys, treats and tokens of affection the possibilities are endless.

With this experience, you have the power to create the gift and the memory. First, pick a container from our wide selection of exclusive baskets, bins, and character totes and you’re off. Fill it with goodies, delicious treats and fun tinkering toys for the young ones, keepsakes, beverages, and specialty surprises for the adults. You can choose from any items in the Custom Gift Builder to put into your container, then a Disney Floral & Gifts Basketeer will design your creation just for you and your special someone.

To make it even simpler, follow these three easy steps to learn how you can “imagineer” your own gift:

Step 1: Select your container. Choose a basket, tote or tray.

Step 2: Fill your container. Choose between an assortment of gifts and treats.

Step 3: Complete your order and leave the rest to us!

How simple is that? With Custom Gift Builder, you’ll be able create your own gift for a loved one in no time. Heading to the parks soon? Great. Add one of the Mickey Ear Hats and an official Walt Disney World autograph book and pen along with other snacks and keepsakes to prepare you for your visit. With hundreds of surprises to choose from, a gift can be “imagineered” to create a magical moment for anyone and for any occasion.

Speaking of preparing for your visit, make sure to tune into 14 Days of Love tomorrow, where I’m going to let you know about a new welcoming experience that will feel just as if Mickey and Minnie have come to your Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room.

Now the magic is in your hands. If you were to create the ultimate custom gift for a loved one, what would it look like? Check out our website and channel your inner Imagineer by creating a Disney memory. Then, share your Disney creation by commenting below or using #14DaysOfLove.

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